SilverStone NT06-PRO CPU Cooler

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The SilverStone NT06-PRO is a very good cooler, with flexibility as the main highlight. It performed nicely in the suggested configuration (fan under the heatsink, blowing upwards), but you can mount it with the fan over the heatsink (gaining clearance under the heatsink, but increasing its total height), or even running it with two fans for maximum performance.

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